Dynamite's 'Blackbeard' due in October

Dynamite Entertainment's forthcoming pirate comic book Blackbeard: Legend Of The Pyrate King will debut this October, the publisher has confirmed.

Described as the firm's "most ambitious undertaking yet", the first issue will feature a cover by John Cassady and artwork from Mario Guevara.

Writers Robert Place Napton and Jamie Nash have collaborated with Blair Witch Project duo Eduardo Sanchez and Gregg Hale to explore the legendary pirate's origin and legacy.

"What's interesting about our story is it will dispel a lot of the pre-conceived notions people might have about Edward Teach, the man called 'Blackbeard'," said Napton.

"Working with Dynamite on this is the perfect project with the perfect publisher in my opinion. They have proven themselves as a top comic publisher of every genre."

Gregg Hale added: "Blackbeard is one of world's most infamous characters and yet no-one really knows who he was. This comic is going to give people a completely new take on who and what Blackbeard might have been.

"'History is written by the winners', they say; Edward Teach ended up with his head on a pike so we're trying to give an alternative take on his story."

Blackbeard: Legend Of The Pyrate King #1 arrives in comic stores this October.